From Dachshund races to Trolls, there's a little something for everyone around Atlanta this weekend.
If the rain lets up enough, this collection of festivals, movie screenings and more will fill the weekend with delight - or at least keep you busy.
Check out this weekend lineup of things to do in metro Atlanta:
Cobb
The Journey to Wholeness. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 23 and 24. Prices starting at $40 per person. Hilton Atlanta Marietta Hotel and Conference Center. 500 Powder Springs St., Marietta. 770-940-6221.www.journeytowholeness.liveliving.org.
Learn how to become the best you possible at the Journey to Wholeness conference, which takes place in Marietta all weekend long. You'll feel empowered and inspired, body, mind and spirit, at this interactive retreat.
20 Years of Hogwarts at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 24. $35 per person, must pre-register. Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. 30 Atlanta St. SE, Marietta. 770-528-1444. www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org.
Calling all wizards − the Hogwarts Alumni Reunion takes place at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art this Saturday for all Harry Potter fans ages 18 and up (21 to drink). Experience a feast in the Great Hall with a live DJ, costume contest, a souvenir pint glass, prizes, divination sessions and more.
Credit: Josh D. Weiss
Credit: Josh D. Weiss
2017 Georgia Dachshund Races. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 24. $5 per person. Jim Miller Park. 2245 Callaway Road SW, Marietta. 770-934-2853. www.georgiadachshundraces.com.
Get ready for one of the most hilarious days of your life when the 2017 Georgia Dachshund Races hits Jim Miller Park on Saturday. As a circuit race of the national event, the Georgia Dachshund Races will include the races, the Fastest Nose Contest, timed obstacle courses, a costume contest, talent shows, doggie weddings, raffles, food and more.
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Cheatham Hill History Walk and Talk. 11 a.m. Sunday, June 25. Free. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw. www.events.accessatlanta.com.
Join Historians Stuart Berkowitz and Phillip Whiteman as they lead guided walks through the historic battlefields of Cheatham Hill. Along the way, you'll learn about the history and discover a new appreciation for the area.
DeKalb
Wylde Center Beer Garden and Silent Auction Fundraiser. 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 24. $40 per person. Wylde Center. 435 Oakview Road, Decatur. neida@wyldecenter.org. www.wyldecenter-beergarden.squarespace.com.
Come out to the Wylde Center this Saturday to sample from nine local breweries while taking part in a silent auction. You'll have a chance to bid on vacations, handicrafts, theater tickets and more while enjoying some of the best brews and food in the area.
Perimeter Mall Carnival. 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 23 through 25. $25 per person. Perimeter Mall. 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. 770-394-4270. www.perimetermall.com.
Bring the whole family to the Perimeter mall Carnival this weekend for exciting rides, traditional games and delicious carnival food.
Yoga and Wine at Purple Corkscrew. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 24. $20 per person. Purple Corkscrew. 32 North Avondale Road, Avondale Estates. 678-515-8232.www.mccoolkidsyoga.com.
Purple Corkscrew hosts a special Yoga and Wine event this Saturday led by Kelly McCool Yoga. Guests will enjoy an hour of relaxing yoga for all ability levels, followed by wine tasting of mimosa, sangria and wine. Don't forget your yoga mat.
Sausage Making Class at Pine Street Market. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 24. $125 per person. Pine Street Market. 4A Pine St., Avondale Estates. www.culinarylocal.com.
Learn how to create your own homemade sausage at Pine Street Market as Rusty instructs participants in the basics of grinding, casting and cooking. Everyone will take home 2 pounds of their own handmade sausage, and lunch is included.
Gwinnett
Breakthrough Atlanta. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 23 through 25. Free, registration required. Lifegate International Church. 2200 Fountain Square, Snellville. 803-802-0932. www.freshfireusa.com.
Find a little inspiration and conviction in your life by attending Breakthrough Atlanta, which takes place this weekend at Lifegate International Church. This free event will feature speakers Todd Bentley and Jim Drown.
Movies Under the Stars: Trolls. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 24. Free. Mall of Georgia. 3333 Buford Drive, Buford. 770-271-9458. www.simon.com.
Bring the little ones out to see the movie Trolls this Saturday as part of the Movies Under the Stars lineup at the Mall of Georgia. Along with the movie at dusk, you'll enjoy live music, vendors and bouncie houses for the kids.
Photography Workshop. 2 p.m. Saturday, June 24. Free. Gwinnett County Public Library Lilburn Branch. 4817 Church St. NW, Lilburn. 770-978-5154. www.gwinnettpl.org.
Take your photography skills to the next level at the free photography workshop offered at the Gwinnett County Public Library Lilburn Branch. You'll learn all about different cameras, how to use editing software and tips for taking professional-looking photographs.
Credit: Courtesy of Elite Bridal Events LLC.
Credit: Courtesy of Elite Bridal Events LLC.
Georgia Bridal Show. Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 25. $15 per person. Infinite Energy Center. 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 770-736-1979. www.eliteevents.com.
Get ready for a bridal bonanza this Sunday, because the Georgia Bridal Show is back with wedding professionals, a bridal fashion show, cake and food tasting, photographers, music demos, honeymoon specialists and more.
North Fulton
36th Annual Roswell Patriotic Celebration Concert. 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 23. Free. Roswell United Methodist Church. 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. 770-993-6218. www.rumc.com.
Keep the patriotic spirit going by attending the 36th Annual Roswell Patriotic Celebration Concert. This special event takes place at Roswell United Methodist Church, and will feature favorite choral classics like God Bless America, The Battle Hymn of the Republic, America the Beautiful and many more.
Alpharetta Art in the Park. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 24. Free. Downtown Alpharetta. www.awesomealpharetta.com.
Downtown Alpharetta transforms into an arts extravaganza this Saturday with Alpharetta Art in the Park. This open-air market will feature handicrafts and artwork from talented local artists, many creating works of art onsite, including pottery, jewelry, metal work, woodwork, paintings and more.
Credit: Jonathan Phillips
Credit: Jonathan Phillips
Great American Backyard Campout. 5 p.m. Saturday, June 24. $40 for member families, $60 for non-member families, registration required. Chattahoochee Nature Center. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055. www.chattnaturecenter.org.
Take your kids camping in style this Saturday at CNC's Great American Backyard Campout. This opportunity will enable you and your family to enjoy a guided hike, a rehabilitated animal encounter, a marshmallow roasting campfire and a campout under the stars.
Old Fourth Ward Park Arts Festival. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 24 and 25. Free. Historic Fourth Ward Park. 592 North Angier Ave., NE, Atlanta. 404-614-0006. www.oldfourthwardparkartsfestival.com.
Celebrate the Historic Fourth Ward Park with an arts festival to bring the community together. Along with a wide array of fine arts and crafts, visitors will enjoy live acoustic music, a children's play area and lots of food and drink vendors.
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